The Indie Author Insider Podcast

Sit down with paranormal romance author Fay Messina and I as we talk about her books, her writing journey, and everything that goes into being an indie author. Faye shared how a writing prompt grew into her paranormal duet, starting with Witching Hour and continuing with Demon’s Dawn. The story follows Farron, a witch whose life is turned upside down when the person she loves is banished to the demon realm. Faye also gave us a peek at what readers can expect from the second book, including a much spicier romance. We talked about the characters and worlds Faye creates the personal experiences she brings into her writing, and the themes of found family, trust, and finding yourself. She also opened up about balancing writing with family life, finding her way through writer’s block, and the ups and downs of indie publishing; from social media marketing to learning not to let reviews take over.   This was such a fun and honest conversation, and I especially loved hearing how Faye’s imagination and love of reading have shaped the stories she writes. If you enjoy fantasy and paranormal romance, check out Faye’s books, including Witching Hour and Demon’s Dawn.  Grab your copy of Witching Hour here: ⁠https://link.amazon/B0aIq7CHA⁠ Demon's Dawn: https://link.amazon/B0cxz1Wko Don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss our next conversation with authors and readers! This video contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. 

I loved chatting with C.L. Sharp about her Order of the Hawk trilogy, a romantasy series built around a hidden war between witches and witch hunters. In Blind Thoughts, healer Talyana Hoffman sets out to find her missing boyfriend, and discovers there’s much more to the war, and to her own place in it, than she ever knew. C.L. shared how this story began as an idea when she was twelve, why writing realistic characters matters to her, and how she brings complicated relationships, dragons, and a unique magic system to life. We also talked about the characters who take over the story, writing a villain readers might change their minds about, and why it’s worth letting a romance unfold at its own pace. We also get into Kickstarter and how it can help indie authors reach readers, fund special book editions, and bring creative projects to life. If you’re an author curious about Kickstarter, or a reader who loves discovering independent books, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Pick up C.L. Sharp’s book Blind Thoughts and check out the Order of the Hawk trilogy. https://www.clsharp.com/shop Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you don’t miss future conversations with authors and bookish guests!

Join Rinn Marrell and I as we sit down and discuss her debut novel, Rely on Death! This Greek mythology retelling features Persephone and Thanatos; a girl who thinks she's cursed and the God of Death who wants her soul. We talk about the characters, the series that is coming in the future and the cliffhanger Rinn leaves us on!   If you love Greek mythology and books that make you feel everything, then this is a book you need to explore! You can find your own physical copy here: https://shoptheindieauthorinsider.com/products/rely-on-death-signed-with-goodies Or, the ebook here: https://link.amazon/B0fqfpPJa  Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode!  This video contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. 

Join Kaitlin and I as we talk about kindness, honesty, and the reality of being art of the bookish community. We get into reader entitlement, review culture, cold DMs, and why genuine support matters so much to indie authors.We discussed the truth about how much authors actually earn from book sales and why buying directly from authors can make a huge difference. Kaitlin brings her perspective as a reader and content creator, and we talk about burnout, transparency, and what it really means to support indie authors.If you love indie books and want to make the book community a better place, this episode is for you. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode!

In this episode, I sit down with indie author Rachel Lynn to talk about her writing process across different genres like romance, fantasy, and mystery. We also discuss her newrelease, A Study in Shadows. We get real about the emotional cost of writing, the pressure to stay visible online, and how Rachel balances building a readership with making time to rest. Rachel also shares practical insights on finding ARC readers, selling signed books directly, and the hidden costs of indie publishing. We talk about genre-blending, writing characters readers can connect with, and why staying true to who you are and how having your own voice matters more than chasing trends.  Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button, so you never miss an episode.